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Unfair Trade Practices In Insurance In Franklin
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An act or practice is unfair when it (1) causes or is likely to cause substantial injury to consumers, (2) cannot be reasonably avoided by consumers, and (3) is not outweighed by countervailing benefits to consumers or to competition. Congress codified the three-part unfairness test in 1994.
Types of Unfair Trade Practices ①Refusal to Deal. ② Discriminatory Treatment. ③ Exclusion of a Competitor. ④ Unfair Solicitation of Customers. ⑤ Coercion of Transaction. ⑥ Abuse of Superior Bargaining Position. ⑦ Imposing Binding Conditional Trade. ⑧ Obstruction of Business Activities.
Some instances of unfair claims settlement practice may involve issues with timeliness on the part of insurers. Examples of specific timeliness issues could involve: Failure to provide a timely explanation for the denial of coverage or a low settlement offer.
The phrase unfair trade practices can be defined as any business practice or act that is deceptive, fraudulent, or causes injury to a consumer. These practices can include acts that are deemed unlawful, such as those that violate a consumer protection law.
An example of unfair trade practice of discrimination by an insurer is refusing coverage based on age, as it involves unequal treatment without actuarial justification. Charging lower rates for non-smokers, using actuarial tables, or providing safe driving discounts are lawful as they're based on risk evaluation.